Finance Manager / Controller

Finance Manager / Financial Controller Birmingham

£50,000 to £65,000 Basic Salary DOE

Monday to Friday 9.5pm

Are you a commercially minded finance professional who enjoys both strategic decision-making and hands-on accounting? We’re looking for an experienced Finance Manager / Financial Controller to take full ownership of our clients finance function. You’ll work closely with the Founder/CEO, combining day-to-day bookkeeping and credit control with forecasting, margin analysis, and high-level financial guidance.

The Ideal Candidate: Requirements & Qualifications

Software Expertise: Must be an absolute Xero expert. Deep familiarity with its reporting, bank feeds, and add-ons is non-negotiable.

Experience: 3+ years in a similar Finance Manager, Financial Controller, or Senior Bookkeeper role. Experience within wholesale, distribution, or import/export is a strong advantage.

Credit Control Skills: Excellent communication and negotiation skills. You must be comfortable picking up the phone to chase money and assertive enough to enforce payment terms.

Commercial Mindset: You understand the mechanics of business margins (cost vs. sell price) and can provide actionable advice to the CEO rather than just reporting the numbers.

Independence: Highly self-motivated. You are comfortable being the sole finance person in the business and taking absolute accountability.

The Ideal Candidate

Expert-level knowledge of Xero, including reporting, bank feeds, and integrations

Previous experience in a Finance Manager, Financial Controller, or Senior Bookkeeper role

Strong credit control and communication skills with confidence managing collections

Commercially astute with the ability to advise on profitability and business performance

Highly organised, self-motivated, and comfortable operating as the sole finance lead

Experience in wholesale, distribution, import/export, or product-based businesses is advantageous

Key Responsibilities

Full ownership of company accounts, bookkeeping, reconciliations, expenses, and financial processes

Proactive credit control, chasing outstanding payments and managing debtor relationships

Managing customer rebates, commission calculations, and monthly payroll support

Producing accurate cash flow forecasts and advising on margins, pricing, and stock purchasing decisions

Acting as the key liaison with external accountants for VAT, year-end accounts, and tax compliance

Implementing robust financial controls and ensuring compliance with UK accounting regulations

What We Offer

Competitive salary depending on experience

A pivotal role within an ambitious and growing tech company

Direct collaboration with the Founder/CEO

Pension scheme and genuine career progression opportunities